A log canoe is an ancient watercraft made from a single hollowed-out log that was primarily used by early cultures for hunting and transportation purposes. Some synonyms for a log canoe include a dugout canoe, pirogue, and bateau. A dugout canoe is similar to a log canoe and is made by carving out a log. A pirogue is a small, flat-bottomed boat made with a sharp bow and stern. A bateau is a wide boat, typically used for commercial purposes. These watercraft alternatives have slight structural differences, but they all serve the same purpose as a log canoe- to navigate water.